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Indian Nightjar

Caprimulgus asiaticus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Caprimulgiformes (쏙독새목)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Caprimulgus
Species
Caprimulgus asiaticus (Indian Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese インドヨタカ
Chinese 印度夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras hindú
French Engoulevent indien
German Hindunachtschwalbe
Russian Индийский козодой
Thai นกตบยุงเล็ก

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Least Concern
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Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
Least Concern
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Black-shouldered Nightjar
Caprimulgus nigriscapularis
Not Evaluated
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Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
Vulnerable
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Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Near Threatened
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Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
Least Concern
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Freckled Nightjar
Caprimulgus tristigma
Least Concern
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Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Nightjar?
The scientific name of Indian Nightjar is Caprimulgus asiaticus. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.
What is the conservation status of Indian Nightjar?
Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Indian Nightjar live?
Indian Nightjar is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Indian Nightjar belong to?
Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Indian Nightjar endangered?
No, Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Indian Nightjar belong to?
Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Indian Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Indian Nightjar in the genus Caprimulgus include Abyssinian Nightjar, Andaman Nightjar, Bates's Nightjar, Black-shouldered Nightjar, Bonaparte's Nightjar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
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Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
LC 🐾
Black-shouldered Nightjar
Caprimulgus nigriscapularis
NE 🐾
Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
VU 🐾
Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
NT 🐾
Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
LC 🐾
Freckled Nightjar
Caprimulgus tristigma
LC 🐾
Golden Nightjar
Caprimulgus eximius
LC 🐾
Gray Nightjar
Caprimulgus jotaka
LC
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Indian Nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus
LC
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Itombwe Nightjar
Caprimulgus prigoginei
EN 🐾
Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
LC 🐾
Jerdon's Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis
LC 🐾
Long-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus climacurus
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Mees's Nightjar
Caprimulgus meesi
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Nechisar Nightjar
Caprimulgus solala
VU 🐾
Nubian Nightjar
Caprimulgus nubicus
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Palau Nightjar
Caprimulgus phalaena
NT 🐾
Pennant-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus vexillarius
LC
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